Narcotic Educational Foundation of America Drug Abuse Education Provider of the:
California Narcotic Officers’ Association
NARCOTIC ANALGESICS QUICK FACTS:
Narcotic Analgesics, (Opioids) are a class of drugs used to relieve pain. They are among the world's oldest known drugs, use of the opium poppy for its therapeutic benefits predates recorded history. The analgesic (painkiller) effects of opioids are due to decreased perception of pain, decreased reaction to pain as well as increased pain tolerance. The side effects of opioids include sedation, respiratory depression, constipation, and a strong sense of euphoria. Opioids can cause cough suppression, which can be both an indication for opioid administration or an unintended side effect. Opioid dependence can develop with ongoing administration, leading to a withdrawal syndrome with abrupt discontinuation. Opioids are well known for their ability to produce a feeling of euphoria, motivating some to recreationally use opioids.
Oxycodone / OxyContin Symptoms/Side-Effects: Common side effects and adverse reactions:
was developed in 1916 in Germany, as one of several new semi-synthetic
ally prescribed for the relief of moderate
to severe pain. Currently it is formulated
acetaminophen/paracetamol or ibuprofen. OxyContin is Purdue Pharma's brand for
Less common side effects and adverse reactions:
similar to heroin, oxycodone abuse often
reputation of heroin. Heroin's reputation
abusers' lives. Lacking the reputation of
A trend in teens and people in the their
early 20s taking Oxycontin pills (top) and
ated with its abuse, such as a heroin-like
release function. Pills are smoked on alumi-
num foil, leaving tell-tale black streaks.
novice drug users is principally due to its
ease of use (oral, intranasal) and its avail-ability. Also, pharmaceutical drugs like
Most severe side effects and adverse reactions:
known ingredients, unlike street-drugs like heroin, which have relatively un-
PURPLE DRANK BURPRENORPHINE SLANG TERMS FOR PURPLE DRANK
♦ Sizzurp
phine and its analgesic effect is due to
♦ Syrup
partial agonist activity at opioid recep-
only partially reverse its effects. These
Purple jelly
dose is unlikely in addicted patients or
Texas tea
to sedation and altered levels of con-sciousness. The addition of these
to other opioids in addition to a slight
"upper"-like effect. Those already
using buprenorphine/Suboxone for opioid addiction therapy find that in-
let forms of buprenorphine, only a small amount of the drug need be in-gested to achieve the desired effects.
of their opiate of choice. Illicit users
obtain it on the street to use as a less-
potentially fatal consequences of overdose: respiratory or cardiac ar-rest. As with most CNS depressants, mixing with alcohol greatly increases the risk of respiratory failure and other complications.
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